Windtunnel self propelled brushroll spinning slow

[gj9696]

I have a Hoover windtunnel self propelled made around October 2001, had it for 2 years and I've been having problems with the brushroll not spinning at a normal speed. It slows down when I lower the vacuum and tried many ways. First, back around January of this year I replaced the original brushroll with a new one because the brushes were getting worn out and short. Thought that would help but still slowed down. Then I got a new belt for the brushroll and still slowed down. Then I finally got a chance to take apart the base and look at the bearing pulley and give a little bit of lube. Didn't work. So I got a bearing pulley and replaced it and brushroll still spinning slow and finally I got a new idler arm and replaced the old one and brushroll still spinning slow. Anyone had this problem before? Any other ways to get the brushroll spin at a normal speed? Thanks

 

[henrydreyfuss]

The Self-Propelled Windtunnel uses two belts. Under regular use, replacing both belts every year or so will make a huge difference in how it cleans, as the worn belts will cause the brushroll to slow down easily. Did you replace both belts?

 

[gj9696]

henrydreyfuss, just the brushroll belt. Might need to get a power drive belt. Brought the brushroll belt last month.

 

[henrydreyfuss]

I'd start with replacing that other belt. I hope it does the trick!

 

[vacuumdevil]

Personally I would change both belts if you haven't in the past 6 months.
you might also consider getting a brush roller they're pretty inexpensive.
You can check your v belt with your brush roller I explained it in this video.